Atty. Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Essner

Atty. Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Essner

Jeffrey E. Essner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate.

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Profile Summary

About Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Essner at a glance

Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Essner is a business, real estate, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in San Jose, California, practicing at Lathrop GPM LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026). Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Jeffrey E. Essner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate
  • Jeffrey E., who practices law in San Jose, California, has been recognized since 2025
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Essner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Essner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Essner is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Essner is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Essner is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Essner is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Jose are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Essner

Where is Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Essner's law office located?
Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Essner's law practice is located in San Jose, California. The firm is Lathrop GPM LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Essner handle?
Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Essner focuses on business, real estate, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How can I contact Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Essner for a consultation?
You can contact Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Essner directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Essner received?
Jeffrey E. "Jeff" Essner's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026

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